Since it was your suggestion Farmer Jones, I think you have a bit of a responsibility to show em how it's done. With a little planning a rental is available. If you really don't want to do that, and if funds are an issue do as guardsman suggested and purchase an inexpensive Pakistani PC from ebay. After you wear it once you can put it back up on ebay and recoup most of your investment and start saving for one that is higher quality. If you filter your search results by used, you might even find a vintage Prince Charlie Coatee and waistcoat in your size and price range that is high quality.
If you can afford it, this one is very high quality indeed and was tailored by a respected company. You might need to hem the sleeves, but perhaps not.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-Princ...2f462b0&_uhb=1
You should also search on ebay for a Black Barathea Argyll as this is a more versatile jacket and can serve for black tie as well. Purchasing a used one may be the same price or close to the same price as renting, but you have to find the right size and make sure they have positive reviews for shipping promptly.
If you decide to go with a rental, I'm pretty sure www.kiltscanada.com can arrange delivery. When I was in their shop in Toronto, they were on the phone arranging for a wedding rental in Nunavut.
Happy hunting!
Last edited by Nathan; 17th December 13 at 05:19 PM.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
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